Tuesday, May 26, 2009

I have fixed a pair of (really) minor errors on our database for Hong Kong and have taken the opportunity to add geo coordinates for almost all stops and POIs (which will help provide additional features on i-MetrO).

Monday, May 25, 2009

Works on subway line U2 Berlin (Germany) are stabilizing for several monthes and new disruptions will affect tram lines M1, M13 & 50. Download the new "works" database here or with our usual online update services.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

I think the version of MetrO for the iPhone is now almost ready, even if a few features are still missing. Here are a few screenshots in addition to those I posted last month (click on the thumbnails to display larger images):

More interesting, the 4th one shows a route from the phone's location, using the integrated GPS on the iPhone or the location technology available on the iPod. This feature will be available in the (about) 20 cities for which we have geographic coordinates for a significant number of stops.

And on the 5th one, you can see detailed information for a stop, with an optional map (again, if coordinates are available for the selected stop) A network connection will be required for this, since it simply uses Google Maps.

Features that are still missing include:

Link to the address book. And since I can't find "custom" fields on the iPhone application, it may be a pain to use.

Stop selection assistance, such as "auto-fill", suggestion lists or even a history of the last stops used. I just don't know how to implement these...

Now, I'm a bit nervous about releasing this just like that. I think it still needs a bit of testing and I'll try to spend some time on that, maybe with the help of a few users who have contacted me before. Anyway, there are chances that MetrO will be available on the AppStore soon!

Services on subway line U1 and tram line 12 inBerlin (Germany) are now restored. Starting Thursday, subway line U2 will be affected by works. Download the new "works" database here or with our usual online update services.

This week works on the RER C in Paris (France) ended but, next week, it's in the inner city that RER C services will be unavailable after 23:00. Use our online update services or download the "temporary" files here:

Works on subway line U8 in Berlin (Germany) are going on but with a different service configuration, starting tomorrow morning. Download the new "works" database here or with our usual online update services.